Medium
1 of 1 (100%)
Avena fatua
Species · care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
At a glance
What Avena fatua is
Server-rendered factual summary — what AI Overviews and Perplexity quote when answering questions about this plant.
Avena fatua is a species in the Avena genus, commonly called Spring wild oat, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Its native range is temperate grasslands. 1 public specimen of Avena fatua are catalogued on collecto.rs across 1 collector. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of full sun, medium watering frequency, warm temperature range, and moderate humidity. Explore other Avena species or jump straight to a specific cultivar below.
- Rank
- Species
- Genus
- Avena
- Species
- fatua
- Common name
- Spring wild oat
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Native range
- temperate grasslands
- Collectors on collecto.rs
- 1
- Public specimens
- 1
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
1 of 1 (100%)
Warm
1 of 1 (100%)
Moderate
1 of 1 (100%)
Collectors
People growing Avena fatua
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Questions
Frequently asked about Avena fatua
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Avena fatua?
Avena fatua is a species in the Avena genus. Commonly known as Spring wild oat, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to temperate grasslands. Collectors on collecto.rs track 1 public specimen across 1 collector.
How do you care for Avena fatua?
Across 1 public specimen on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Avena fatua is Full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Avena fatua?
Avena fatua is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Avena fatua called?
Avena fatua is also known as Avena fatua, Avena occidentalis, Avena fatua var. pseudofatua, Avena fatua subsp. glabrata, and Anelytrum avenaceum.
Where can I see real photos of Avena fatua?
Browse public Avena fatua collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by 1 collector. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Avena fatua on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Avena fatua, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Avena fatua collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.